South African female track star faces questions about her gender.may not qualify to compete as woman

[Liberal_in_LA]

South African teen wins 800 amid gender-test flap
By RYAN LUCAS, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 32 minutes ago

(AP)—Facing questions about her gender, South African teenager Caster Semenya easily won the 800-meter gold medal Wednesday at the world championships.

Her dominating run came on the same day track and field’s ruling body said she was undergoing a gender test because of concerns she does not meet requirements to compete as a woman.

Semenya took the lead at the halfway mark and opened a commanding lead in the last 400 meters to win by a massive 2.45 seconds in a world-leading 1 minute, 55.45 seconds. Defending champion Janeth Jepkosgei was second and Jennifer Meadows of Britain was third in 1:57.93.

After crossing the line, Semenya dusted her shoulders with her hands. Semenya did not speak to reporters after the race or attend a news conference.

About three weeks ago, the international federation asked South African track and field authorities to conduct the verification test. Semenya had burst onto the scene by posting a world-leading time of 1:56.72 at the African junior championships in Maruitius.

Her dramatic improvement in times, muscular build and deep voice sparked speculation about her gender. Ideally, any dispute surrounding an athlete is dealt with before a major competition. But Semenya’s stunning rise from unknown teenage runner to the favorite in the 800 happened almost overnight. That meant the gender test—which takes several weeks—could not be completed in time.

Before the race, IAAF spokesman Nick Davies stressed this is a “medical issue, not an issue of cheating.” He said the “extremely complex” testing has begun. The process requires a physical medical evaluation and includes reports from a gynecologist, endocrinologist, psychologist, internal medicine specialist and gender expert.

[create.peace]

1. dupe, so's you know....

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4022943

[Liberal_in_LA]

2. Ooops. Thanks.

[create.peace]

4. ;-) i have taken to search on page for distinguishing names, such as right now tom delay, also

duplicated.....

[NashVegas]

3. Tough One

We could speculate all day.

I wish them luck getting it sorted out.